4th Grade Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller parts, making it easier to calculate the quotient and remainder.

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What does 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a 'remainder' in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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You write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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If 57 is divided by 8, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 7 and the remainder is 1, so 57 ÷ 8 = 7 r1.

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How do you find out how many items can be bought with a certain amount of money?

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You divide the total amount of money by the cost of one item to find out how many items can be purchased.

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If a non-profit organization has $781 and each bumper sticker costs $2, how many bumper stickers can they buy?

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They can buy 390 bumper stickers, with a remainder of $1.

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What is the process to find out how many trays are needed for 52 cups if each tray holds 4 cups?

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Divide 52 by 4. The quotient is 13, meaning 13 trays are needed, with no remainder.

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What does it mean to round a number in division?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest whole number, which can affect the quotient and remainder.